Kevin
Kevin: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɛvɪn/ · /ˈkɛvən/
Meaning and origin of Kevin
- A male given name from Irish.
Etymology
Name of a seventh-century Irish saint, from Irish Caoimhghin or Caoimhín, from Old Irish Cóemgen (literally “dear birth/person”). It first became popular outside Ireland in the mid-twentieth century.
How popular is Kevin?
Since 1880, 5,337 girls and 1,184,507 boys in the U.S. have been named Kevin (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #911 in 1966. Its highest rank for boys was #11 in 1963. In 2025 it ranked #221 for boys, with 1,628 babies given the name.
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Kevin FAQ
What does the name Kevin mean?
A male given name from Irish. Name of a seventh-century Irish saint, from Irish Caoimhghin or Caoimhín, from Old Irish Cóemgen (literally “dear birth/person”). It first became popular outside Ireland in the mid-twentieth century.
What is the origin of the name Kevin?
Kevin is listed as a name of Irish origin.
How popular is the name Kevin?
Since 1880, 5,337 girls and 1,184,507 boys in the U.S. have been named Kevin (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #911 in 1966. Its highest rank for boys was #11 in 1963. In 2025 it ranked #221 for boys, with 1,628 babies given the name.
Is Kevin a boy or girl name?
Kevin is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5,337 girls and 1,184,507 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.